Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Other Slag and Ash. In 2022, Other Slag and Ash were the world's 1050th most traded product, with a total trade of $500M. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Other Slag and Ash decreased by -1.72%, from $509M to $500M. Trade in Other Slag and Ash represent 0.0021% of total world trade.
Other Slag and Ash are a part of Ores, slag and ash. They include Slag and ash nes, including seaweed ash (kelp).
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Other Slag and Ash were China ($116M), India ($89.8M), Netherlands ($30.2M), Germany ($27.6M), and United States ($22.9M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Other Slag and Ash were Bangladesh ($64.9M), Netherlands ($41.2M), United States ($35M), Belgium ($21.8M), and Germany ($21.7M).
Description Slag is a by-product of smelting metal ores. It is used in the construction industry as an aggregate, in the manufacture of cement, and in the production of glass. Ash is the residue that remains after the combustion of coal, wood, or other combustible material. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a soil conditioner, in the production of cinder blocks, and in the manufacture of Portland cement. Kelp ash is a by-product of seaweed harvesting. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizers, as a soil conditioner, and in the production of cinder blocks.